AmJunior

Hi There,
I am starting down the alternative route, first of all to regulate my body and second, to see if that will lead to a unmedicated BFP in the future (apparently, I ovulate sometimes but the cycles are unpredictable). I am considering vitex and epo but I cannot find anything on the web about adverse interactions between the two. Has anyone found adverse interaction info on these 2 things or are they ok to be taken together? If taken together, would I have to separate the dosings-e.g., vitex in the a.m. and epo in the p.m.?
Thanks!

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BCPs 1995- Oct. 2005, Sept 2006-Aug 2007
Surprise BFPs 1/23/06, 9/3/09
m/cs 2/5/06 (unknown cause); 10/24/09 (Turner's Syndrome 45,X)

Shell26

I'm not sure about the epo, but just wanted to say Good Luck with the alternative remedies route! I'm trying Vitex also--have been on it for about 8 weeks. I just stopped taking bcp about 4 weeks ago so I'm waiting to see if the Vitex will kick me into gear and make me have af on my own. I'm anxious to hear responses to your epo question as I am curious also!

kristensmom

Ya know I was taking EPO, but not for TTC purposes, I was taking it too help with my hair loss, and it WORKED.. Stopped hair from falling out.. Not altogether, but I noticed dramatic improvement from hair loss siince starting EPO. So I decided too research it some more.. I ran accross and article. I will see if I can find it again.. It said that EPO is not really good for TTC'ing, and can actually thin the uterine lining, and can cause Uterine contractions... So I stopped taking it, since I am NOW TTC'ing. I also noticed it made no difference for me as far as CM goes.. I never got CM, in fact I seem too dry up. I know all bodies are different, and everyone reacts differently too herbs, but just thought I would throw this out here for you. I am going back too my Dong Quai.. this gave me loads of EWCM..

Have you thought about trying this?

Good Luck sweetie, i hope others reply too this thread, I am curious too see how it has worked for others?

As for the Vitex.. I tried it a long time ago, and it made me very very EVIL *lol*... So I stopped that too..... I use Licorice root, and will start up my Dong Quai again!

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kimal1

kristinsmom~~I just wanted to let you know,I researched epo as well,and what I found is..you are absolutely right..kind of.....epo is excellent for ewcm especially if you are taking clomid(clomid does'nt help your cm become sperm friendly)
However,You MUST stop taking epo at "o" time because it can cause a beannie not to stick,by having the contractions you are talking about.....I have read that between "o" and cd1 you can substitute with flaxseed..but like you said everyone is different,and if the dong quai works..at least you found something that works for yaI wish you the best of luck in your ttc journey....Kim